Slathering brisket with barbecue sauce

Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

Certain meats, like ribs and brisket, can be especially difficult to shoot, given their lack of bright colors and often boring texture. To liven this shot, we decided to show the dipping of a tender slice of brisket in barbecue sauce. The thick sauce coats the slice nicely and gives off a nice sheen in the light. Click here for the recipe.

Certain meats, like ribs and brisket, can be especially difficult to shoot, given their lack of bright colors and often boring texture. To liven this shot, we decided to show the dipping of a tender slice of brisket in barbecue sauce. The thick sauce coats the slice nicely and gives off a nice sheen in the light. Click here for the recipe. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Certain meats, like ribs and brisket, can be especially difficult to shoot, given their lack of bright colors and often boring texture. To liven this shot, we decided to show the dipping of a tender slice of brisket in barbecue sauce. The thick sauce coats the slice nicely and gives off a nice sheen in the light. Click here for the recipe.